China's central leadership has given a tentative green light to Jack Ma's Ant Group to revive its initial public offering in Shanghai and Hong Kong, two sources with knowledge of the matter told ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese Canadian activist criticizes release of his attacker with no jail time: ‘This isn’t justice’
A Canadian activist attacked by two men in late 2020 has criticized the court for giving his assailants "lenient" sentences and expressed fear that the ruling would encourage further harassment. Louis ... ( read original story ...)
PSBs now look to move out of Hong Kong on bleak prospects
Out of the eight public sector banks operating in Hong Kong, four have already closed or are at different stages of closing. Three others are contemplating the future of their operations post-Covid. ( read original story ...)
EXCLUSIVE Beijing gives initial nod to revive Ant IPO after crackdown cools-sources
China's central leadership has given billionaire Jack Ma's Ant Group a tentative green light to revive its initial public offering (IPO), two sources with knowledge of the matter said, in the clearest ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong bosses should be flexible with workers caring for elderly or disabled residents at home, study says
Study found carers often felt support for them was scattered and difficult to access because of lack of adequate information on eligibility, time clashes with work. ( read original story ...)
Wealth Growth Defies Crises; Hong Kong To Displace Switzerland’s Offshore Crown – BCG
Among one of the standouts of the report was BCG's reckoning that Hong Kong is going to overtake Switzerland as the world's largest hub for cross-border flows. It suggests that the problems of ... ( read original story ...)
Former employee of scandal-hit Hong Kong child protection group pleads guilty to abuse, first of 27 suspects to do so
Defendant, 46, admits she ‘wilfully assaulted and ill-treated’ a two-year-old boy last year, including pushing his head against a wall and grabbing his hair. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to Isolate 1,000 People Before Any Xi Visit, SCMP Says
(Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong is preparing to cocoon some 1,000 people involved in the city’s July 1 handover anniversary, fueling speculation that Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the celebrations ... ( read original story ...)
Quotes: China to consider reviving Ant Group’s IPO: Bloomberg News
Chinese financial regulators have started early stage talks on a potential revival of Ant Group's initial public offering (IPO), Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong invites global financiers to two-day November summit in much-heralded bid to reclaim city’s spot in world finance
Hong Kong’s monetary authority will roll out the red carpet for the world’s top financiers, as it aims to reverse an exodus of financial talent from the city to reclaim its place in global finance ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Beijing gives initial nod to Ant to revive IPO plans in Shanghai, Hong Kong-sources
China's central leadership has given a tentative green light to Jack Ma's Ant Group to revive its initial public offering plans in both Shanghai and Hong Kong, two sources with knowledge of the matter ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong set to double levy on plastic bags
Hong Kong is set to double a levy on plastic bags in late December and charge producers or suppliers extra for glass beverage bottles in the first quarter of next year under a waste-reduction target. ( read original story ...)
An Introduction to Doing Business in Hong Kong 2022 – New Publication from Dezan Shira & Associates
An Introduction to Doing Business in Hong Kong 2022, from Dezan Shira & Associates, introduces the fundamentals of investing in Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader delivers defiant swansong speech
Hong Kong's leader delivered a defiant final speech to the legislature Thursday, saying she was "not ashamed" of her record despite being set to end her tumultuous term with her approval ratings at an ... ( read original story ...)